Job Description
Join Los Angeles County's elite public health team in Long Beach! We're immediately hiring a passionate Public Health Nurse to lead community wellness initiatives across Southern California's diverse population. This critical role combines clinical expertise with public health advocacy to transform community health outcomes.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Impact 500,000+ residents through evidence-based interventions
- Collaborate with top-tier epidemiologists and health educators
- Competitive benefits including pension plan and tuition reimbursement
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge resources
Responsibilities
- Conduct population health assessments and disease surveillance
- Develop community health education programs for underserved populations
- Lead immunization campaigns and outbreak response initiatives
- Coordinate with healthcare providers and community organizations
- Implement health equity strategies for vulnerable populations
- Maintain accurate public health data and compliance documentation
- Participate in emergency preparedness drills and response activities
Qualifications
- Current California RN license (BSN required, MSN preferred)
- Valid California Public Health Nurse certificate
- 3+ years clinical nursing experience with community health focus
- Experience in health program development and evaluation
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Khmer highly desirable
- Strong data analysis and health informatics skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends